A beautiful woman is being held captive in an unknown location. She is manacled to a chair in a darkened, sinister dining room. Her captor is polite but menacing. Her female companions, silent spectators. A serial killer's dark obsession with the preservation of beauty sees him return to stalk the streets of Penzance in the summer of 2019. It's 23 years since his first victims went missing, setting DI Brandon Hammett on the hunt for the Sleeping Beauty Killer. When a glass box is found in Prussia Cove, containing a conch and the ear of a missing beauty, a murder investigation is launched. Is the Sleeping Beauty Killer back? Or is this a copycat killing? An evasive, clever killer is at large, presenting DI Brandon Hammett with a disturbingly formidable chase to the edge... -- Karen Taylor

NYC-based photographer Tommy Kwak brings Miami Beach to life After the destruction of Hurricane Andrew on Miami Beach in 1992, the lifeguard towers were commissioned to be redesigned in vibrant fashion to uplift the spirits of the town. In the tradition of the Becher's water tower series, this book of Tommy Kwak's photographs methodically examines the 30+ iconic towers that have become symbols of South Florida's revitalization. This award-winning series of photographs utilizes similar framing and long exposures to produce minimal sky and sea backdrops in order to highlight the traits of each tower, inviting the reader to appreciate and compare the electric color palettes and eccentric forms. This body of work shows Tommy's distinct approach recognizable by the composition of the pictures, sophisticated usage of the angles, and manipulation of light, shadow, and colors. Tommy's style of photography celebrates a kind of ephemeral beauty, and at the same time transforms these entities into more graphic forms, bringing a fresh perspective on the lifeguard towers of Miami Beach.

Severine McClennan, a 16-year-old runaway, finds herself down, but not out on the streets of London. An urban underground subculture is just waiting to be explored. But above ground not all is on the level. Danger stalks the streets and cash rich offices of the City of London. Who can be trusted? The sinister gangs on the prowl looking for easy pickings? Max Livingstone, a rich computer geek hacker, whose father owns a bank? Playboy banker Anton Ivanov with a taste for the high life? Loyalties are tested and passions enflamed, as murder sets the agenda for a frantic race against time to unravel a deadly plot.

The Brand New Mommy: From Babies To Branding To Bliss (Learn how to renew your life) Foreword written by Jill Scott A collection of stories about women reinventing their personal 'brand' post childbirth; becoming confident, forgiving and putting self FIRST. The book features interviews by actress Paula Patton, Grammy-award singers Jill Scott, Yolanda Adams and many remarkable moms reinventing and renewing as a 'brand' new mommy. The topics in the book range from reinventing on bed rest; overcoming divorce; getting sexy back; mastering career life; and, the stages of happiness. The Brand New Mommy: From Babies To Branding To Bliss will empower you to: Create a plan to Reinvent no matter what Get Mentally and Physically Fit Groove with a group Connect with cocktails Define your bliss

The Academy: Tales of the Marketplace continues the brilliant saga of resolute slaves and exacting owners begun in previous volumes (The Marketplace, The Slave, The Trainer). A dynamic culture of honor and duty embracing absolute servitude is the basis for the clandestine society known as The Marketplace. Sensuality, intelligence, and passion meld into exquisite eroticism and scenes of blazing sexuality and sexual diversity. The Marketplace is full of all kinds of slaves and trainers, of all genders and sexual tastes. In "The Academy" we follow Chris Parker and his trainee, Michael LaGuardia, to Japan, where a conclave of trainers is taking place. While the trainers swap cautionary tales and debate protocol, moves are being made that may change the Marketplace, and Chris's place in it, forever. This complete, full-length novel is a rich tapestry of sexuality and emotion, augmented by the inclusion of short stories by guest authors Karen Taylor, Cecilia Tan, Michael Hernandez, david stein, and Christian Muncy. This print-on-demand paperback brings back into print the best-selling book formerly published by Mystic Rose books. Under Circlet Press's "Luster Editions" imprint, all the books in the series are now available to bookstores everywhere, and a brand new sequel, The Inheritor, is forthcoming in 2013.

The California Homeschool Guide is the answer to what prospective and experienced California homeschoolers have been needing for years -- a comprehensive handbook that includes how to homeschool, legal options for California parents, inspiring advice from veteran homeschoolers, and extensive resources. The wisdom of many experienced homeschoolers was brought together into this guide to provide a resource that parents will be able to use for years as they go from new homeschooler to veteran.